Trouble printing to Windows print server

Hello All! Great forum, glad to see so many helpful topics and people.
Quick (and hopefully easy) question:
I have a Windows network configured like so:
Linksys wired router
Windows Computer running XP Pro with 2 printers hooked up, they are:
HP LaserJet 4MP and a new Canon Pixma IP4200.
Everything is hooked up via ethernet. All software patches and updates are done and all the computers can see each other etc.
When I got the iMac, it connected fine to my workgroup and I configured the HP LaserJet with no problem. I can print fine from the iMac with no issues. But I can't get the Canon to work. The latest drivers are installed on both machines, it did work fine when attached to the iMac via USB. I even borrowed a friends AirPort Express and was able to print to the Canon. But I do not want to have any wireless and feel it is crazy to have to spend extra money for an AirPort just to print.
I have called Apple, to no eval. I have been trying numerous ways to get this to work but nothing.
Key points:
When I run Printer Setup Utility, I never see the driver for this printer in the list of drivers under Canon. I feel this could be a problem since it is not seeing the latest Canon driver. I also have an older Canon BJC-3000 on my second Windows machine. The iMac has that driver as a selection when installing via Windows, but I am unable to print to that either.
Sorry to ramble on, but I wanted to make sure I covered everything. I was really surprised when Apple support couldn't help as I can not believe this is so uncommon of a task. They are supposed to call me back.
Thanks for any help or suggestions!!
iMac Intel Mac OS X (10.4.5) Windows network (2 machines, 2 printers)

Thanks for the reply. I have heard about them but
again, I can't believe more money has to be thrown at
this. I think it all comesa down to the Intel chip
and the Canon drivers.
The same problem arises with PowerPC Macs.
Does anyone have a sugeestion for a good, nay, VERY
good compatible color printer for a Intel iMac?
The Canon iP4000r works well with my MacBook Pro and is wireless so no need to worry about driver issues as no need to share.

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